NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts
Mar 27, 2007
Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading
Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY
Mar 12, 2007
DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading
Honda and Toyota Driving Each Other Forward
Mar 10, 2007
Washington DC March 9, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Detroit's automakers are fixating on Toyota as their biggest threat, but Honda, Japan's No. 2 carmaker, is also gaining marketshare. As volatile gas prices are shifting U.S. consumers' interest to more fuel-efficient models, Honda is the only automaker wit ... Continue reading
Toyota America's 3rd "Most Admired" Company
Mar 6, 2007
Washington DC March 6, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that to determine America's 20 most respected companies, Fortune asked 3,322 executives, directors, and securities analysts to select the 10 companies they admire most. This year's winners are notable for their environmentally-friendly policies, with the Japane ... Continue reading
IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps
Mar 1, 2007
First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA â Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading
Scion Corporate Manager Steve Haag to Address Motor Press Guild March 6
Feb 27, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, announces Steve Haag, corporate manager of Scion will be the featured speaker at its March 6 meeting. Haag will talk about Scion as a company, its approach to selling vehicles and its success since the laun ... Continue reading
Ford CEO Interested in Bolstering Hybrid-tech Alliance with Toyota
Feb 27, 2007
NEW YORK February 27, 2007; Kyodo reported that the head of Ford Motor Co. has expressed strong interest in boosting the U.S. carmaker's alliance with Toyota Motor Corp. in the field of environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles. In a phone interview Friday, President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally said an alli ... Continue reading
Could Toyota Become Be Nation's No. 1 'Scapegoat'
Feb 22, 2007
Toyota is bracing for a backlash even as it prepares to eclipse General Motors as the world's largest automaker within the next year. According to Advertising Age, the Japanese automaker, which directly employs 40,000 people in the U.S., has seen a spotlight shined on its U.S. business in the past year. The Detroit Fre ... Continue reading
Toyota Takes the Lead in Local BBall Court Refurbishment
Feb 18, 2007
Toyota and NBA player Chris Paul Announce Basketball Court Refurbishment Program LAS VEGAS, Feb. 17 -- Toyota has announced a new program as part of their multi-year deal with the NBA to improve communities through its new basketball court refurbishment program, Tundra Turnaround. Chris Paul, 2006 T-Mobile Rookie of th ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show : Purdy Report on All Introductions - MULTIPLE VIDEOS
Feb 12, 2007
CHICAGO AUTO SHOW 2007 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The annual Chicago Auto Show is way different than Detroit. For one thing itâs in Chicago, one of the most cosmopolitan of US cities. Of course weâre always working so hard we have little time to see the city. The exhibition hall in Chica ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- The Scion tC, the best-selling vehicle in the Scion lineup, raises the bar in the sports coupe segment as it receives sharp styling revisions, new standard equipment and safety features for 2008. Freshened Exterior and Enhanced Interior The 2008 tC is distinguished by the new Scion family front fasci ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Scion Launches All-New 2008 xB
Feb 8, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2008 xB urban utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The xB was first introduced in early 2003 for the 2004 model year and its boxy shape became iconic to the Scion brand. "No one in the automotive ... Continue reading
2007 Chicago Auto Show: Scion Stages World Premiere of All-New 2008 xD
Feb 8, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 8 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., revealed the all-new 2008 xD five-door subcompact at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. "The xD is a clever new take on the five-door urban subcompact, with style and flair to match its efficiency and utility," said Mark Templin, Scio ... Continue reading
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